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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Time Travel Thursday #109 & Talented Time Travelers #108


"We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they're called memories.
Some take us forward, they're called dreams."
~Jeremy Irons~


Welcome to the 109th Time Travel Thursday linky party at The Brambleberry Cottage!

Are you ready to share your fondest memories,
grandest dreams, and most creative projects? Great!

Gotta give a big thumbs up to some of our
 talented time travelers from last week, first.


Laura @ THE IRONSTONE NEST took
her dark, dated kitchen from drab to totally fab!

And if you like before and afters as much as I do, 
you'll want to be sure to surf around Laura's place
for more of her terrific transformations.


I always marvel at the intricacies of creation
Don't you wish you could complete your home projects
as quickly as a spider does?   ; )

And I love the description given to the webs,
caught on camera by Debra @ HOMESPUN
fairies spinning yarn overnight.


Trash-to-treasure transformations
are some of my favorites.  Why?  I love roadside rescues—something
 destined for the dump that is given new life.

The dresser, shown above, was the third
such rescue for Kimberly @ Serendipity Refined.
Thumbs up, Kimberly!


As you float around the blogosphere, you see straw hats
decorating just about everything—doors, walls, chairs.

Anita @ CEDAR HILL RANCH used a collection to embellish
her beautiful basket. 

Utterly charming!


Some of the most economical, attractive, and creative
 sources for decorating come from nature.

This pretty seed-pod star, crafted by SweetPepperRose, is a
perfect case in point.

Now show us what you've been doing with your creativity this week.


 IF YOU LINK TO THE PARTY, PLEASE BE SURE TO
LINK BACK TO THE BRAMBLEBERRY COTTAGE ON YOUR BLOG.


Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Time Travel Thursday #108 & Talented Time Travelers #107


"We all have our time machines. Some take us back, they're called memories.
Some take us forward, they're called dreams."
~Jeremy Irons~


Welcome to the 108th Time Travel Thursday linky party at The Brambleberry Cottage!

Are you ready to share your fondest memories,
grandest dreams, and most creative projects? Great!

First, let's take a peek at some of the creative endeavors
 linked to last week's party by our talented time travelers.


Jen at City Farmhouse provided a plethora of
pretty pictures for her lovely dining-room reveal.

From the gorgeous fabric on the slipcovered chairs,
to the beautiful built-in filled with fabulous finds, the room
 exudes a sophisticated, farmhouse charm.


The Shabby Gals worked their magic on this tiny table.
It's quite a quaint little number now,
isn't it?   ; )


I'm really not much of a crafter, in the typical sense, so I thoroughly enjoy
seeing the creative expression of others who are.

Misty @ ...Sevens... showcased her crafting talents with
this fantastic chipboard wedding album.

Quite impressive!


I never tire of seeing the lovely handiwork of the
multi-talented Betsy @ My Salvaged Treasures.

She makes the most marvelous
jewelry from found objects!


Penny @ Penny's Vintage Home has filled her guest room
with so many tempting treasures, it's hard to pick a favorite.

But being the junk maven that I am, if I must choose,
 the section of old bed spring used as wall art tops my list.

Now, impress us again this week!

IF YOU LINK TO THE PARTY, PLEASE BE SURE TO
LINK BACK TO THE BRAMBLEBERRY COTTAGE ON YOUR BLOG.